A box train got made over the holidays with all the packaging and cardboard boxes!
This year I did almost all [probably 98%!] of my Christmas shopping online, so boxes were in plenty this year.
I didn’t let the boys play with them 
Box Train made from Cardboard Boxes
December 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
12 Snowy Indoor Activities for Kids this Winter
December 19, 2012 by 5 Comments
12 Snow Activities for kids to do this winter: [Above, from top, left to right]
Make gorgeous ice decorations to hang outside. From Red Ted Art.
Use toilet paper rolls to make adorable snowmen. From Life with Moore Babies.
Learn how
15 Christmastime Activities for Kids
December 18, 2012 by 13 Comments
The kids and I have had a blast with Christmastime activities this year! I thought I’d place them all in one spot, along with some of my faves from last year!
With one week to Christmas, there’s plenty of time to do a
Wrapping Paper Snowflakes
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Henry and I made some cool snowflakes from wrapping paper!
See how we did it over on Kiwi Crate’s The Studio!
Cutting snowflakes are great cutting practice for a preschooler and work their fine motor skills.
Yarn Wrapped Ornaments for Window
December 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ever since I shared my favorite 30 homemade ornaments for kids, I’ve been eyeing those adorable yarn wrapped ornaments by The Crafty Crow!
I decided
Christmas Sparkle Cloud Dough
December 13, 2012 by 6 Comments
Cloud dough is awesome! I can’t believe its taken me this long to make it with the boys!
If you have not made cloud dough yet, it’s a lot like the texture of brown sugar. Crumbly and loose, but can be compacted together
DIY Wrapping Paper: 10 Designs
December 12, 2012 by 3 Comments
Homemade wrapping paper designs: [above from top-left]
Simple sticker art with office dots! By Red Ted Art
Sponge and scooter art turned into gift wrap! By Taming the Goblin
Tape resist scribble art the name of the gift’s receiver!
Marshmallow Snowman Craft
December 12, 2012 by 4 Comments
So its been a little snowy outside and Henry has yet to actually get out in it and PLAY. He’s been outside, but it’s usually to help Dad shovel the driveway. And he doesn’t last too long. He’s a smart boy –
Toddler Craft: Wrapping Paper Stocking
December 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
This is another activity that I did a couple of years ago with Henry after Christmas with wrapping paper scraps. The idea for the activity came from No Time For Flash Cards, once again.
After
Tape Resist Candy Cane Painting
December 10, 2012 by 4 Comments
The boys made gorgeous candy canes together. Each taking a part in the creating process.
I’m not sure if its good to have one of my boys do one part of a project, and the other one finish it… but it seems to
Decorate a Snowscape Window
December 10, 2012 by 19 Comments
As part of the Creative Christmas Countdown, I’m sharing a way to decorate a window for the holidays!
There’s many ways to decorate windows, in fact, I even started a Pinterest board for that very thing… Its fun to
12 Christmas Tree Crafts & Activities
December 5, 2012 by 5 Comments
Christmas tree crafts and activities: [above from top-left]
Make Christmas tree beaded ornaments and other holiday shapes. – Buggy and Buddy
Create your very own lacing activity in the shape of a Christmas Tree with salt dough. – MumCentral
Super cute
Christmas Tree Window Decorations!
December 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Foam sheets can be so versatile. They can be cut down to any shape or size that you’d like to make whatever you like!
However, I have had these sticky foam sheets forever and I wasn’t
Christmas Tree & Presents Matching
December 3, 2012 by 4 Comments
I did this activity a couple years ago at Christmas with Henry. I found it on No Time for Flash Cards.
I reused some scrap wrapping paper pieces and cut out a Christmas tree shape in four different wrapping paper patterns. I
Countdown to Christmas: Wrapping Paper Chain
November 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
The boys are super excited for Christmas this year. So to keep their excitement contained and still keep them excited… we created one of the most timeless, old-fashioned, activity countdowns that there is… the paper chain.
Instead of the usual paper or card
Cotton Bud [Q-Tip] Snowflake Craft
November 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Welcome Maggy from Red Ted Art as she shares a lovely winter craft!
Last year, she shared her gingerbread house Christmas cards, this year, Maggy is sharing a snowflake craft!
Well, it is
Counting with Dice & Blocks
November 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
With just some blocks and a pair of dice, Henry practiced one to one correspondence counting, as well as building towers! And even a little bit of patterning, all on his own!
We did
